GOOD SAMARITAN SHIPPING MINISTRIES

Programs

1. Hurricane Ian Response: In 2022, GSSM completed 5 supply runs to the Ft. Myers and Cape Coral area after Hurricane Ian. In partnership with several local churches and the Orange Park and Fleming Island community, we transported thousands of pounds of relief supplies to the effected area within the first few days after the storm. We delivered everything from generators and water to clean up gear, food, medical equipment, tools, debris removal aids, etc. Additionally, after we identified a particularly vulnerable area that experienced 5-9 feet of flooding during our supply runs, we ran a dozen teams of volunteers, numbering around 50 individuals to assist with debris removal and gutting houses. We cleared removed the entire contents of 10 homes, gutting them to the studs. After identifying 5 widows and one particularly vulnerable household we ran teams to begin to assist with rebuilding. GSSM furnished all of the sockets and switches, insulation, firring strips, hardware, drywall, tape, mud, etc to put 4 households back in livable condition. Additionally, we identified one particular household where three elderly ladies lived and replaced cabinetry, damage to the ceiling, completed…

   $64,461 spent
   46% of program spending

2. Boat and Equipment Maintenance and Repairs: Each year the boat requires repairs, scheduled and preventive maintenance, and other work that is required to keep it running well. Maintenance includes oil changes, paint, filter replacements, servicing engines and generators, updating or replacing equipment, navigational tools, appliances, etc. In 2022 we had to purchase a second set of generators as the power systems previously replaced were not powered correctly and causing issues with dependent electronics. Additionally, GSSM has forklifts, trucks, exterior generators, and other equipment used in disaster relief that required regular and preventive maintenance. We were pleased to host several volunteer work days and teams who came to assist us with repairs.

   $39,897 spent
   29% of program spending

3. Project 58 and Charitable Giving: With each disaster and storm, we run a program called Project 58 where we leverage the funds raised and our connections to families affected by the disaster or need to fund and facilitate repairs, needs, and goods they are unable to afford on their own. We attempt to focus these efforts on the elderly and widows of a community. In 2022, we were able to help nearly two dozen households and individuals in Ft. Myers by purchasing items lost in the storm they could not afford to replace such as refrigerators, window unit air conditioning units, bedding, a comfy chair, or even clothing and shoes. Additionally, we assisted with replacement parts for several households with vehicles that needed tires or parts. Locally, we focused our efforts on single parent households and the widows/widowers. We were able to provide support to local families including clothing/shoes, bicycles for children, and minor home repairs.

   $34,458 spent
   25% of program spending

The 3 programs described on its FY2022 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $138,816.